This Silent Tribute To A Fallen Navy SEAL Pays Respect To His Selflessness

Never forget.

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At first glance, it may not seem like much.

You might just see some cash, a beer, a note, and a rose left on a bar. You could see it and think, "Oh, this is a nice reminder of the sacrifices that the members and families of our armed forces make," and not give it a second look.

He was one of 11 Navy SEALs killed during Operation Red Wings on June 28, 2005.

Dietz, along with Lt. Michael Murphy and Sonar Technician 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew Axelson were killed in the ensuing firefight. Eight Navy SEALs and eight Army Night Stalkers were killed when their helicopter was shot down as they responded to a call for support from their brother SEALs on the ground.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SEAL) Marcus Luttrell was the only survivor of the four-man team and recorded his account of the event in his book, Lone Survivor. Luttrell currently heads the Lone Survivor Foundation, whose mission is to assist wounded service members.

Axelson, Dietz, and Luttrell were awarded the Navy Cross. Lt. Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor.